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18/04/2022Press Release:
Textron completes acquisition of Pipistrel
26/01/2022News:
The Pipistrel SW 121A Explorer.

Pipistrel adds Explorer to trainer model range

This trainer has an autopilot, dual touch-screen glass cockpit, dual COM, ADS-B In & Out, haptic stall-warning, full-airframe ballistic parachute rescue system, type-certified hydraulic constant-speed propeller and airbrakes.

19/07/2020Press Release:
The Velis Electro s/n 003, first customer’s airplane of the type, at Ajdovščina airport.
First customer's Velis Electro rolls out of assembly line
12/07/2020News:
Pipistrel’s E-811, the world's first electric aircraft engine has been certified for use in general aviation. (Photo: Pipistrel)

First electric engine for GA makes market debut

Pipistrel is offering its E-811 to other aircraft OEMs in need of a type-certified electric engine. Peak power of 77 HP makes the powerplant suitable for sailplanes, UL, LSA and VLA aircraft.

11/06/2020News:
The Pipistrel Velis Electro receives type certification from EASA.

Pipistrel earns first EASA type certificate for electric aeroplane

Customers in seven countries can now expect to be flying Velis Electro light aircraft by the end of 2020, powered by battery and certificated by EASA in a process that took less than three years.

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